OT: Anyone heard of this file?

Arkcon · #1 May 22nd, 2004, 02:12 PM

Hmmm... it's not on this list either {clicky} . I'm not trying to say that list has everything, but it's never failed me before. Check the site, see if you misspelled or if the program running is called something different.

[EDIT]

I can't find anything on google or a google Groups search. And it's not on in my WinXP directory.

It's also not in {this} bigger list.

Hmmm... this could be nothing, but I suprised there's no info anywhere. Keep us informed Pathfinder.

[ May 22, 2004, 13:23: Message edited by: Arkcon ]

Slynky · #2 May 22nd, 2004, 02:23 PM

Yep, I had same results. Not on my system, not on Google, and not on SARC.

pathfinder · #3 May 22nd, 2004, 02:29 PM

Adaware doesn't recognize it either....

Baron Munchausen · #4 May 22nd, 2004, 02:39 PM

It seems bit unlikely to be part of Windows if it's behaving in such a blatantly intrusive way. Boot in 'safe' mode and it will not be activated. Then you can safely delete it. You might want to make sure you have the very latest data file for Adaware, and maybe also dowwnload Spybot S&D because there are so many spyware and spamware programs out there that it sometimes requires both to remove them all.

pathfinder · #5 May 22nd, 2004, 02:51 PM

Baron: That didn't work either.

This p.o.s. installed at 5 pm yesterday, somehow, someway.

Thermodyne · #6 May 22nd, 2004, 02:57 PM

1st, see if it is running as a service, if it is, then stop the service and then remove the file.

2nd, build a boot disk and use it to boot the system, then drill down to the file and wipe it out.

Katchoo · #7 May 22nd, 2004, 03:25 PM

You can also run 'MSCONFIG' and see if it's listed under the Startup Tab. If it is, then you can remove the checkmark next to it, save & exit, and then reboot. If it's necessary to anything, you'll get an error about it. If everything appears to run smoothly though, then you can go back in and permenantly remove it (or just leave the checkmark deselected).

pathfinder · #8 May 22nd, 2004, 04:35 PM

It isn't in the startup tab.

called it up in wordpad and it appears to be some form of internet blocker/filter. I didn't install it or set it up, so it makes me very angry...

[ May 22, 2004, 16:01: Message edited by: pathfinder ]

Arkcon · #9 May 22nd, 2004, 07:07 PM

Pathfinder, I'm in the mood to post your problem on the USENET and see if anyone has a clue. Don't know if you've decided to do that yourself. If you hate the USENET, don't worry, I won't let the message get traced back to you. I'm just steamed that the progam exists, and there's no info on it anywhere. Anyway, can you give me some more system info -- computer model (Dell, Toshiba, or just say homebrew), and what Version of Windows (98, XP) you're using?

pathfinder · #10 May 22nd, 2004, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arkcon:
Pathfinder, I'm in the mood to post your problem on the USENET and see if anyone has a clue. Don't know if you've decided to do that yourself. If you hate the USENET, don't worry, I won't let the message get traced back to you. I'm just steamed that the progam exists, and there's no info on it anywhere. Anyway, can you give me some more system info -- computer model (Dell, Toshiba, or just say homebrew), and what Version of Windows (98, XP) you're using?

XP (Home edition, v 2002 w Sp1), homebrew PC (athalon 1700+ cpu on an asus Mobo), 512 MB ram, MSI GeForce 4200 with 64 MB ram (53.03 nvidia drivers), Creative SB, 80 GB HDD (can't remember make) with a 40 GB secondary drive. mobo uses nforce drivers.

I don't know jack about usenet, so no biggy. thanks for asking.

[ May 22, 2004, 18:42: Message edited by: pathfinder ]